MINR · Mooney M20C · 1997-05-09 · TORREON, NM, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW97LA185
Event ID
20001208X07911
Type
Accident
Date
1997-05-09
Location
TORREON, NM, USA
Coordinates
34.719421, -106.290664
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20C
Registration
N7853V
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
failure of the forward number four piston pin plug, and the subsequent obstruction of internal oil passages of the lubricating system, which resulted in partial loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind condition and lack of suitable terrain for an emergency (precautionary) landing.